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Page 2 - Wednesday, July 26, 2023 The Jenkins County Times j enkinsc ountytimes .com The Times Printing Services YOURALLAROUNDPRINTSHOP My Name ain’t Sheryl... but I have a She-Shed I began growing herbs approximately seven years ago. Once I started, my passion for growing has only increased. Throughout my childhood, my family grew gardens, however, I was totally uninterested. Why plant something that may or may not produce when you can buy it from a perfectly good grocery store? As my brother and sister got older, they too gardened. I would listen to their stories of harvesting or canning their own vegetables and thought it was a complete waste of time. I was definitely a late bloomer! When I moved to the country, I had just discovered my passion for growing. I started with a cedar three-tiered planter that was perfect for my initial gardening endeavor. I quickly outgrew its compact footprint and moved on to a 25’x25’ raised bed herb garden. My husband constructed wooden beds and a grid system that allowed me to plant the essentials including oregano, basil, thyme, dill, sage parsley and many varieties of mint. When I started harvesting my herbs, I realized that I was missing a critical component to the herb garden...a SHE- SHED! My name is not Sheryl but I became obsessed with acquiring a little structure where I could harvest my herbs. Though my husband (who is extremely logical and mechanically minded) knew that I did not need a shed to harvest herbs, he did indulge me. He created a beautiful little building complete with a tin-roof covered porch and bam wood peel-and-stick tile. I painted it a soft yellow to compliment the greenness of my garden. Imagine luscious herb beds canopied by a large oak tree and a beautiful little building flanking it. It is pretty as a picture. I put scripture in my she-shed so that I could renew my soul as I gardened. It was perfectly tranquil. That was until we purchased my perfectly logical husband a pellet grill. My rocking chairs painted black to match my chicken wire fences were relocated to the yard along with my galvanized bucket planters. The pellet grill took one side of my covered porch with a full sized smoker. The interior was soon filled to overflowing with large bags of pellets, grill cleaning supplies, chicken and goat feed. My she-shed had become a man cave! Now, I may not be the sharpest tool in the “shed”, but I am not going to complain that my husband cooks amazing meals including barbecued brisket, perfectly grilled steaks and bacon wrapped duck breasts (just to name a few). Being the grateful wife that I am, I prepare the side-dishes to compliment his main course. I also make sure he has an abundance of pellets... and I started planning for my greenhouse! By Tracey Pruitt Special to The Times (jetting, to knout tyenkUto County By Sam Eades, Publisher/ Writer for The Times Dr. Gay honored as Rural Physician of the Year Jenkins County Times We all know the old saying, "you can take the boy out of the country, but you can't take the country out of the boy." It's true. It seems no matter where I go, there is that good ole Georgia clay and dirt roads everywhere, only a country boy can love. I can definitely say, I have never met an old dirt road I didn't like. My Grandparents farm in Cobbham, Georgia was made up of several dirt roads, a silo, about four bams, an out house, and a pig pen, all on around 200 acres or so. Here in Jenkins County things are the same. A week or two prior to me writing this story, I drove down a dirt road (accidently) that had farms with some of the same things my Grandparents did. In fact, as I drove the bumpy dirt road, it seemed like I was headed to my Grandparents farm again. I am sure you know what I am talking about. The red clay, sometimes smooth, sometimes with mtts and sometimes like a washboard. But, it is still country. The way I like it, the way I love it. And the song goes on, "and I want some more of it." I found a farm that is very interesting lying in Jenkins County, and it has been for years. It's called, Horse Creek Farms. It is located in the Eastern part of Jenkins County almost near the Screven County line. The property formerly was used as an cattle farm. Much of the old fencing is still intact. This beautiful farm offers a diverse landscape. It has pine plantations all the way to natural hardwood creek bottoms. There are several old structures that remain on site. One is a steel equipment shed that is still in good condition and is currently being used for storage, along with three silos, an old covered hay bam, and an abundance of old cow troughs and fencing. Now, the wildlife is also very abundant on Horse Creek Farm. This includes turkey, and whitetail deer. The farm includes around five wildlife food plots and two small fish ponds that total just over three acres. Along with all this, it features a great place to ride horses and feel the cool breeze hit your face while you ride the beautiful green of this superb farm. If you have a local farm in Jenkins County you would like for me to feature, please give me call at 912-451-6397 or contact me at samjenkinscountytimes@gmail.com. I would love to come visit! See ya next week! practice in Georgia. Antoine Poythress, CEO of Jenkins County Medical Center, added his appreciation for Dr. Gay’s contributions. He described Dr. Gay as a blessing to the citizens of Jenkins County, highlighting his role as Chief Medical Officer and Physician Advocate for various improvement projects. Poythress commended Dr. Gay’s invaluable clinical leadership in driving positive changes at Jenkins County Medical Center. Dr. Gay currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer at Jenkins County Medical Center, where he works as a Hospitalist providing care for inpatients. Being a fourth- generation MD and a resident of Jenkins County, Dr. Gay brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to serving the community. The recognition of Dr. Kyle Gay as the 2023 Rural Physician of the Year by GAPA highlights his remarkable contributions to mral healthcare and his support for the PA profession in Georgia. His dedication and leadership at Jenkins County Medical Center have had a positive impact on both patients and healthcare providers in the community. SATURDAY AUGUST 5.2023 9:00 a - 2:00 p GREAT BARGAINS! Men's and Women's Earrings $10 Bracelet's - $15 Toddler Jewelry/Kids backpacks. on Winthrope Ave. from B &T's Food Fresh • JEWELRY • HAIR • CLOTHING • BELT BUCKLES • PURSES/HATS • HEADBANDS • PLUS SIZE CLOTHING • AND MORE Horse Creek Farms By Joe Brady, Editor for The Times Dr. Kyle Gay has been honored as the 2023 Rural Physician of the Year by the Georgia Association of Physician Assistants (GAPA) for his exceptional dedication to rural healthcare and leadership at Jenkins County Medical Center. GAPA, the leading voice for physician assistants PAs in the state, focuses on providing education and advanced healthcare in Georgia. Their recent annual conference showcased their commitment to enhancing the PA profession. The GAPA Physician of the Year award recognizes physicians who have demonstrated outstanding service to Pas in Georgia, whether through mentorship, preceptorship, teaching, or other means of facilitating and advancing PA practice in the state. Dr. Gay was nominated by Tina Hood, a PA specializing in Emergency Medicine at SouthlandMD, a GAPA member, and a member of the JCMC Emergency Department staff. Skyler Lamberth, PA-C and GAPA President, emphasized Dr. Gay’s continuous support for the PA profession. “Over the years, he has provided supervision to numerous advanced practice providers (APPs) in rural areas and provided a powerful letter of support for the PA/ NP bill during the year.” Lamberth expressed that Dr. Gay’s recognition is well deserved and that he exemplifies the dedication and excellence in PA Notice of Correction In last week’s edition we reported the proposed landfill was 1,000 acres. It is in fact 258 acres. We apologize for the mistake. Call Today! (912)451-6397 ATTENTION CITIZENS OF JENKINS COUNTY Atlantic Waste will hold two educational meetings and provide a tour of the Jenkins County C&D Landfill and the proposed facility expansion at: 3199 Paramore Hill Road, Millen, GA 30442. Meetings/ tours will occur on Friday, July 28th @ 2:00 PM and Saturday August 5th @ 11:00 AM. Topics to be covered - Facility Design, Construction and Operation and Concerns. Board of Commissoners will also hold a public meeting on August 8,2023 at 5:00 pm at the Jenkins County Commissioners Roomlocated at 833 E. Winthrope Ave. to discuss and approve a permit for Atlantic Waste Service for additional landfill. Everyone is invited to attend.
